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Praise for Victory[a]

21 The king is glad, O Lord, because you gave him strength;
    he rejoices because you made him victorious.
You have given him his heart's desire;
    you have answered his request.

You came to him with great blessings
    and set a crown of gold on his head.

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  1. Psalm 21:1 HEBREW TITLE: A psalm by David.

Psalm 21[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.(A)
    How great is his joy in the victories you give!(B)

You have granted him his heart’s desire(C)
    and have not withheld the request of his lips.[b]
You came to greet him with rich blessings
    and placed a crown of pure gold(D) on his head.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 21:1 In Hebrew texts 21:1-13 is numbered 21:2-14.
  2. Psalm 21:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.